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Sat, 10 February 2018 10:05   |
emerystora
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What was I supposed to learn? Wider is better for pain in a message. How does this translate to “wider ain’t better” for brakes?
Yes, you have less pounds/ sq inch with wide shoes but you have more sq inches so the braking force is the same.
You should get less wear on the shoes though. Probably not enough to justify any additional cost.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CA
> On Feb 10, 2018, at 8:51 AM, James Hupy wrote:
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> Think about a masseur walking up and down your back, barefoot. Got that?
> Now think about the same person walking the same way, this time in stiletto
> heels. Which would you prefer? Now, apply what you have learned from this
> example to drum brake shoes. Wider ain't better.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
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>> On Feb 10, 2018 7:45 AM, "Wally Anderson" wrote:
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>> palerider wrote on Fri, 09 February 2018 21:57
>>> I seem to remember a long time ago reading about re-placing the rear
>> brakes shoes with larger, wider shoes and drums. Using all stock GM stuff.
>>> Maybe from truck, van etc. Anyone have that knowledge stored anywhere
>> in their gray matter? Thanks.....Tom
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>> Tom Hampton at Grandview has wide shoe setups
>> http://www.grandviewmotorhome.com/partsupgrades.html
>> http://www.grandviewmotorhome.com/partsupgrades.html
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>> Wally Anderson
>> Omaha NE
>> 75 Glenbrook
>> Megasquirt III injection
>> Bob Stone hydroBOOOOST
>> Manny reaction arm system
>> Branscombe Kelsey Hayes park brake
>> http://wallyandsue.blogspot.com/
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